The community-building effect of barbershops dates back to ancient Rome, where they have first been documented as places where news, rumors, and etc. were spread. The barbershop and public bath were the two favorite places where people went to unwind.

Historians also tell us that barbers used to be considered holy men in some ancient cultures. In ancient Egypt, barbering was mostly performed by priests. It was said they helped keep evil spirits away from their devotees by trimming off unsightly...

The barber’s trade is an ancient one. Razors have been found among relics of the Bronze Age- Barbering was introduced to Rome by the Greek colonies in Sicily in 296 B.C., and barber shops quickly became very popular centres for daily news and gossip. A morning visit...